15 prime Avs games for 20 bucks each

Anybody happen to catch the big ad in today’s Post sports section, by the Avs? Not that this space here will ever be used to shill for the team, but I can’t help but point out the ad.
Basically, you can get 15 choice Avalanche home games this coming season – including Joe Sakic night on Oct. 1 – for 20 bucks a pop. But wait, there’s more:

Most of the games are against fairly high profile teams (Detroit, Philly, Rangers, etc.). Plus, 10 of the games will be so-called “Alumni Nights”, where the team will honor a player from the original, ’95-96 team.

I don’t know who the 10 players are yet, but don’t forget the Avs have two guys on their coaching staff (Sly Lefebvre, Adam Deadmarsh) from that team, so I’m sure they’ll be two. And, of course, Sakic counts as one. I would imagine other candidates could be anybody, but I’d say guys like Scott Young, Sandis Ozolinsh and Claude Lemieux could be higher probabilities than others.

The $300 would come out in six, $50 automatic withdrawals from a credit card number (or bank account), so you don’t even have to pay it all up front – -but there is a $100 deposit. Keep in mind, the ad said the price is “starting” at that $300, and I made a call to a team insider who said lower bowl tickets as part of this package would be a little more expensive. I don’t know exactly how much more expensive, but I don’t think it’s too much more.

That’s a pretty good deal – and it just goes to show how times have changed around here.

I’d like to see how much lower bowl is- “not too much more” is soooooooo vague- $40/seat is ridiculous. $30-34 is reasonable, corner/blueline. Let’s have more info…

skrier82

I’d like to see how much lower bowl is- “not too much more” is soooooooo vague- $40/seat is ridiculous. $30-34 is reasonable, corner/blueline. Let’s have more info…

JB

Sorry but I won’t spend another dime until management get’s it’s collective arse out of you know where. I don’t buy this BS PR crap for one second. They can make a few legitimate moves, make this team very competitive, and not sacrifice the “rebuilding” (BS) stage. I think “rebuilding” can easily be replaced with the word “incompetence” to explain the current state of the AVS!

Make Clark, Svats, Hensick part of a deal for Heatley. Buy our Tuckered Out. Sign Babchuk, Malhotra and Lashoff! Trade Preissing and Cumisky for Picks. Go after Stafford. We could do all this still be at least $5Mill under CAP and go deep into the playoffs! These would be our lines and defense.

Defence: Hannan/Liles/Foote/Babchuk/Quincey/Salei/Lashoff!!!!!! Do it and stop making excuses!!!

JB

Sorry but I won’t spend another dime until management get’s it’s collective arse out of you know where. I don’t buy this BS PR crap for one second. They can make a few legitimate moves, make this team very competitive, and not sacrifice the “rebuilding” (BS) stage. I think “rebuilding” can easily be replaced with the word “incompetence” to explain the current state of the AVS!

Make Clark, Svats, Hensick part of a deal for Heatley. Buy our Tuckered Out. Sign Babchuk, Malhotra and Lashoff! Trade Preissing and Cumisky for Picks. Go after Stafford. We could do all this still be at least $5Mill under CAP and go deep into the playoffs! These would be our lines and defense.

Defence: Hannan/Liles/Foote/Babchuk/Quincey/Salei/Lashoff!!!!!! Do it and stop making excuses!!!

Drizzt

I agree JB. The best way to show Stan Kroenke we will not accept his mediocrity, will be to vote with our feet, and in my case from Australia – my wallet – no more jerseys for me from the official website until we see a legitimate team.

Lappy himself has been quoted as saying nothing has changed in management, except titles – and he is worried about our future. For a player like him to say something like that – really shows you how much faith the playing roster have with management.

Sorry AD, the prices just aren’t low enough for fans to part with their hard earned to watch a losing product. Stan Kroenke is quote as saying he just ain’t paying top dollar for a loser – then why should this arrogant management expect the fans to?

I know Kroenke got most of what he has handed to him on a platter – not through hard work. How about he spends a few days receiving feedback from his clubs fans? Oh, NO – that won’t happen. There wouldn’t be enough elephants in the world to create an ivory key for his ivory tower – from which he sits his lofty throne, looking down upon us all.

I agree JB. The best way to show Stan Kroenke we will not accept his mediocrity, will be to vote with our feet, and in my case from Australia – my wallet – no more jerseys for me from the official website until we see a legitimate team.

Lappy himself has been quoted as saying nothing has changed in management, except titles – and he is worried about our future. For a player like him to say something like that – really shows you how much faith the playing roster have with management.

Sorry AD, the prices just aren’t low enough for fans to part with their hard earned to watch a losing product. Stan Kroenke is quote as saying he just ain’t paying top dollar for a loser – then why should this arrogant management expect the fans to?

I know Kroenke got most of what he has handed to him on a platter – not through hard work. How about he spends a few days receiving feedback from his clubs fans? Oh, NO – that won’t happen. There wouldn’t be enough elephants in the world to create an ivory key for his ivory tower – from which he sits his lofty throne, looking down upon us all.

Just wait till 5 minutes after the puck drops and buy them for next to nothing from a scalper.

Avaranche

Just wait till 5 minutes after the puck drops and buy them for next to nothing from a scalper.

Carmela

Sorry JB, but I don’t think Heatley would be a wise choice for the Avs. Although I’m still hoping for the management to make more moves this offseason. I still think they could unload some of the players and get others.

Carmela

Sorry JB, but I don’t think Heatley would be a wise choice for the Avs. Although I’m still hoping for the management to make more moves this offseason. I still think they could unload some of the players and get others.

CJ

JB,
Pierre always said, to get a deal done, you have to give up quality to get quality. Clark, Svat, and Hensick is not enough quality to get Heatley. Add in Statsny and now you have a starting point.

CJ

JB,
Pierre always said, to get a deal done, you have to give up quality to get quality. Clark, Svat, and Hensick is not enough quality to get Heatley. Add in Statsny and now you have a starting point.

Andrzej

I don’t think Heatley would like to go here. He wants to play for winning team. All his talk about diminished role is crap. All Ottawa top players get less minutes because third and fourth line play more than previous. I f they went deep into playoffs I’m sure he doesn’t make that request. He would like to go to Sharks because they are strong, he didn’t go to Oilers because they are weak. We are weak as well right now, so I think he would block that deal too and tell you: “It has nothing to do with Colorado It has everything to do with the options I know that there are other teams out there. I don’t feel I can make the right decision until there are a few options and I can make the right decision for my career.”

I was great fan of this guy even he didn’t play for AVS or Pens, but right now I lost all my respect to him. He is just quitter and I don’t want him here.

Andrzej

I don’t think Heatley would like to go here. He wants to play for winning team. All his talk about diminished role is crap. All Ottawa top players get less minutes because third and fourth line play more than previous. I f they went deep into playoffs I’m sure he doesn’t make that request. He would like to go to Sharks because they are strong, he didn’t go to Oilers because they are weak. We are weak as well right now, so I think he would block that deal too and tell you: “It has nothing to do with Colorado It has everything to do with the options I know that there are other teams out there. I don’t feel I can make the right decision until there are a few options and I can make the right decision for my career.”

I was great fan of this guy even he didn’t play for AVS or Pens, but right now I lost all my respect to him. He is just quitter and I don’t want him here.

Jeru1975

The attendance this season should be interesting with Joe’s departure. I have a hard time believing that the fans who only know Sakic will be returning. Sorry, Hejduk is just not that big of a draw for these fans.

The comment from Lappy is pretty concerning. Either he’s dead on or it’s just sour grapes.

Jeru1975

The attendance this season should be interesting with Joe’s departure. I have a hard time believing that the fans who only know Sakic will be returning. Sorry, Hejduk is just not that big of a draw for these fans.

The comment from Lappy is pretty concerning. Either he’s dead on or it’s just sour grapes.

Bob

For what it’s worth for the past 2 seasons the Avs offered me, as a season ticket holder, 8 free tickets each season. The first time they made the offer it was for a limited set of games but last year it was for all but a few games that they knew would be well sold. I took advantage both years and got tickets for my brother. All the tickets I got both years were in the lower bowl.

Bob

For what it’s worth for the past 2 seasons the Avs offered me, as a season ticket holder, 8 free tickets each season. The first time they made the offer it was for a limited set of games but last year it was for all but a few games that they knew would be well sold. I took advantage both years and got tickets for my brother. All the tickets I got both years were in the lower bowl.

Ryan

In my opinion, they need to do MUCH more than just 15 games at $20. Unless they lower the retail price of each and every seat by $15, it’s not going to change my mind.

If they *really* wanted to put fans in seats, they’d lower retail price of all levels by $15 & bring back Howler!

Ryan

In my opinion, they need to do MUCH more than just 15 games at $20. Unless they lower the retail price of each and every seat by $15, it’s not going to change my mind.

If they *really* wanted to put fans in seats, they’d lower retail price of all levels by $15 & bring back Howler!

Mikey33

I LOVE all the talk of these theoretical trades to make the Av’s contenders… Especially when you have to consider that somebody actually WANTS our cast-offs.

The Mythbusters did prove that you could polish a poop…so there could be hope yet!

Mikey33

I LOVE all the talk of these theoretical trades to make the Av’s contenders… Especially when you have to consider that somebody actually WANTS our cast-offs.

The Mythbusters did prove that you could polish a poop…so there could be hope yet!

Chad

I love how Avalanche fans think we can get a player of Heatley’s caliber by giving up crap.

Clark, Svatos, and Hensick wouldn’t net us a bag of pucks right now.

Chad

I love how Avalanche fans think we can get a player of Heatley’s caliber by giving up crap.

Clark, Svatos, and Hensick wouldn’t net us a bag of pucks right now.

Brian, Aurora

hey JB why dont we trade both of our backup goalies for Luongo while we’re at it. Hanna and Foote for Pronger and Neidermeyer and then we’ll have a team.

Brian, Aurora

hey JB why dont we trade both of our backup goalies for Luongo while we’re at it. Hanna and Foote for Pronger and Neidermeyer and then we’ll have a team.

jibblescribbits

The seating chart is on the Avs website. the $20 tix aren’t very good seats, but it’s still $20/seat

jibblescribbits

The seating chart is on the Avs website. the $20 tix aren’t very good seats, but it’s still $20/seat

jp

When I got the info to renew my 14 game package, I was shocked that the prices hadn’t been reduced.
While I’m sure these $20 dollar seats are closer to the rafters than where I sit, it’s a bit of a slap in the face to see deals on new seating packages when I still have to pay last years prices.

jp

When I got the info to renew my 14 game package, I was shocked that the prices hadn’t been reduced.
While I’m sure these $20 dollar seats are closer to the rafters than where I sit, it’s a bit of a slap in the face to see deals on new seating packages when I still have to pay last years prices.

A real fan

I love reading comments from whiny, fair-weather Avs fans – try living in Edmonton. Now I can see why Denver lost the Rockies. Bring them back to Quebec and I guarantee you the team will be appreciated. With an attitude like that (See: JB), Denver doesn’t deserve an NHL team. Look at the Leafs – they haven’t won a cup since leather helmets and you can’t get a ticket for $100.

A real fan

I love reading comments from whiny, fair-weather Avs fans – try living in Edmonton. Now I can see why Denver lost the Rockies. Bring them back to Quebec and I guarantee you the team will be appreciated. With an attitude like that (See: JB), Denver doesn’t deserve an NHL team. Look at the Leafs – they haven’t won a cup since leather helmets and you can’t get a ticket for $100.

DB

(to real fan)Thats cause Canadian fans are retarded descendants of the losers of the Revolutionary war who are willing to pay for mediocrity. Here in America we want accountability from our teams. Tell me do you go to teams like the coyotes and call them fair weather fans? When we spend our money we want to at least see hockey players who care about winning; if our team loses it should at least look like we tried to win. How many people reading this felt that you went to a game where the Avs truly didn’t care if they won or not? The point is this: If we wanted to spend our money on failed teams we would be on a rockies or broncos website right now. The only way to make the team better is results first then ticket sales.

DB

(to real fan)Thats cause Canadian fans are retarded descendants of the losers of the Revolutionary war who are willing to pay for mediocrity. Here in America we want accountability from our teams. Tell me do you go to teams like the coyotes and call them fair weather fans? When we spend our money we want to at least see hockey players who care about winning; if our team loses it should at least look like we tried to win. How many people reading this felt that you went to a game where the Avs truly didn’t care if they won or not? The point is this: If we wanted to spend our money on failed teams we would be on a rockies or broncos website right now. The only way to make the team better is results first then ticket sales.

Jordan

Wow, there is so much wrong info here in these comments! Just look on the website and it will show you how much each seat in each area costs for the 14-game plan. By the way, the the person who said they got their 14-game renewal and are paying more than the “new” promos – you’re incorrect. Why would they have last years people pay more than new people – they don’t!!! I have been a season ticket holder for a long time and have always had positive experiences.

Jordan

Wow, there is so much wrong info here in these comments! Just look on the website and it will show you how much each seat in each area costs for the 14-game plan. By the way, the the person who said they got their 14-game renewal and are paying more than the “new” promos – you’re incorrect. Why would they have last years people pay more than new people – they don’t!!! I have been a season ticket holder for a long time and have always had positive experiences.

Rob

AD – check your previous post, about three responses up from the bottom; I noticed the ad. I would assume the “alumni” are at least guys who are retired and frequent Colorado (Ozolinsh, Goose, Leschyshyn) + Sakic + Deader and Lefebvre + possibly Foote and Forsberg (doubt it) = 8. Throw in Lemieux and Young, like you mentioned, and you have 10. I’d love to see the look on fans’ faces if they “honored” Troy Murray or Dave Hannan. Did anyone even know who they were that season?

Rob

AD – check your previous post, about three responses up from the bottom; I noticed the ad. I would assume the “alumni” are at least guys who are retired and frequent Colorado (Ozolinsh, Goose, Leschyshyn) + Sakic + Deader and Lefebvre + possibly Foote and Forsberg (doubt it) = 8. Throw in Lemieux and Young, like you mentioned, and you have 10. I’d love to see the look on fans’ faces if they “honored” Troy Murray or Dave Hannan. Did anyone even know who they were that season?

jp

Jordan, my info is not incorrect.
I am paying the same price for my tickets as last year.
And there are new packages being offered at reduced rates.

In reading your comment, it seems you got the impression from my post that I think I’m paying more than others in the same price range. That is not the case. I clearly stated that I thought the new $20 packages are in less expensive areas than where I sit.

My issue is that there should be no seat packages offered at reduced prices unless prices for all seating packages are reduced.

One other item:
not all seating areas available for the 14 game packages are shown on the website. They aren’t even listed in the renewal pack that comes each year.
In fact, the area where I sit hasn’t ever been shown on/in either in all the years I’ve been getting the 14 game package.
That’s because these unlisted areas are only available to those of us who have a medical or physical need for handicap seating.

jp

Jordan, my info is not incorrect.
I am paying the same price for my tickets as last year.
And there are new packages being offered at reduced rates.

In reading your comment, it seems you got the impression from my post that I think I’m paying more than others in the same price range. That is not the case. I clearly stated that I thought the new $20 packages are in less expensive areas than where I sit.

My issue is that there should be no seat packages offered at reduced prices unless prices for all seating packages are reduced.

One other item:
not all seating areas available for the 14 game packages are shown on the website. They aren’t even listed in the renewal pack that comes each year.
In fact, the area where I sit hasn’t ever been shown on/in either in all the years I’ve been getting the 14 game package.
That’s because these unlisted areas are only available to those of us who have a medical or physical need for handicap seating.

Drizzt

Whoever said Nordique fans were better – tell me – WHY are we now called The Colorado Avalanche?

Drizzt

Whoever said Nordique fans were better – tell me – WHY are we now called The Colorado Avalanche?

Hammer

I love hockey + I love Colorado = I love the Avalanche. I’m a homer! There, I said it.

I happily renewed my season tickets after plenty of bitching about the team last season because I am a fan. I know they’ll lose plenty of games, could be in a better spot with better decisions, but they’re still my team.

The only problem I see is with the give-aways to the “non-loyalists.” I’m a corner loge person and I see that with the 14 game package and “free” Opening Night (15 games) those folks actually pay $6.27 a ticket less. I’m not going to cry over it as I realize they have to try to move tickets to pay the bills. I would only hope that they would give renewing 14 gamers the same deal. They deserve it because of their loyalty.

On the other hand, as a season ticket holder renewing for next season, I got some great perks! I get a personlized brick on the new Plaza of Fame. I get to go to a “Meet the Team Autograph Party.” GUARANTEED giveaway certificates for each promotion. And the huge one: My playoff ticket prices are LOCKED-IN at regular price for rounds 1-3!!!!!! YAHOO! Only when we’re playing in the Finals will the price double. And monkeys may fly out of my….

There are several nice perks that season ticket holders do get that are worthwhile, but the most intersting offer for renewal was the “10 Year Annivesary Add On Program.” For $1010 (get it?) we can add additional season tickets up to the number we renewed. Here is the problem: We are screwed one way or the other! If one doesn’t buy the $1010 deal, they are paying top price for season tickets. If one does buy, they are buying tickets that there is little demand for. I decided to buy the additional tickets and use cost averaging to justify the purchase. I will use them somehow, and they will pay for themselves, but for those who have absolutely no use for the additional tickets, they are truly being penalized for their loyalty, even though they had a choice. It was fun enough last season trying to get rid of the 8 extra games. Now I have 44 to play with. I Can hardly wait.

I know 2 seats will be filled every home game next season, no matter what product they put on the ice. There may be at least one good team on the ice. Plus, with what I assume will be fewer fans at the games, Tucker will be able to hear me better as I yell nothing but total support of his fine play shift after shift. It will be the final year to let him know how I feel and I want to use every chance to tell him.

Hammer

I love hockey + I love Colorado = I love the Avalanche. I’m a homer! There, I said it.

I happily renewed my season tickets after plenty of bitching about the team last season because I am a fan. I know they’ll lose plenty of games, could be in a better spot with better decisions, but they’re still my team.

The only problem I see is with the give-aways to the “non-loyalists.” I’m a corner loge person and I see that with the 14 game package and “free” Opening Night (15 games) those folks actually pay $6.27 a ticket less. I’m not going to cry over it as I realize they have to try to move tickets to pay the bills. I would only hope that they would give renewing 14 gamers the same deal. They deserve it because of their loyalty.

On the other hand, as a season ticket holder renewing for next season, I got some great perks! I get a personlized brick on the new Plaza of Fame. I get to go to a “Meet the Team Autograph Party.” GUARANTEED giveaway certificates for each promotion. And the huge one: My playoff ticket prices are LOCKED-IN at regular price for rounds 1-3!!!!!! YAHOO! Only when we’re playing in the Finals will the price double. And monkeys may fly out of my….

There are several nice perks that season ticket holders do get that are worthwhile, but the most intersting offer for renewal was the “10 Year Annivesary Add On Program.” For $1010 (get it?) we can add additional season tickets up to the number we renewed. Here is the problem: We are screwed one way or the other! If one doesn’t buy the $1010 deal, they are paying top price for season tickets. If one does buy, they are buying tickets that there is little demand for. I decided to buy the additional tickets and use cost averaging to justify the purchase. I will use them somehow, and they will pay for themselves, but for those who have absolutely no use for the additional tickets, they are truly being penalized for their loyalty, even though they had a choice. It was fun enough last season trying to get rid of the 8 extra games. Now I have 44 to play with. I Can hardly wait.

I know 2 seats will be filled every home game next season, no matter what product they put on the ice. There may be at least one good team on the ice. Plus, with what I assume will be fewer fans at the games, Tucker will be able to hear me better as I yell nothing but total support of his fine play shift after shift. It will be the final year to let him know how I feel and I want to use every chance to tell him.

LTKiwi

If I could afford it I would be right there in the Can at least 41 games a season. As it is, I can barely afford to go to one or two games per season.
My eyes are screwed up after an issue with my retinas so the farthest back I can sit and still watch the game is first row in the upper bowl. Even then I lose sight of the puck more often than I would care to and can’t read the names or numbers of the sweaters really well. I can’t even do the nose-bleed seats that they give away or put on sale.

Here’s hoping the Avs ticket prices start to reflect a team that’s rebuilding. I would love to go to more games but instead I’ll just do like I always do and watch them on tv at least 82 times per year.

LTKiwi

If I could afford it I would be right there in the Can at least 41 games a season. As it is, I can barely afford to go to one or two games per season.
My eyes are screwed up after an issue with my retinas so the farthest back I can sit and still watch the game is first row in the upper bowl. Even then I lose sight of the puck more often than I would care to and can’t read the names or numbers of the sweaters really well. I can’t even do the nose-bleed seats that they give away or put on sale.

Here’s hoping the Avs ticket prices start to reflect a team that’s rebuilding. I would love to go to more games but instead I’ll just do like I always do and watch them on tv at least 82 times per year.

Mike1969

So it looks like seats start at $20/$299 for upper end balcony, or for lower bowl corner seats they go up to $88/$1316. Prices are now on their website…no thanks, I’ll buy from Scalpers as the puck is about to drop.

Mike1969

So it looks like seats start at $20/$299 for upper end balcony, or for lower bowl corner seats they go up to $88/$1316. Prices are now on their website…no thanks, I’ll buy from Scalpers as the puck is about to drop.

Mike1969

Two big updates.

1) Avs switch from Ticketmaster to Tickethorse.
2) New Mascot will be unveiled on 10/03/09

Mike1969

Two big updates.

1) Avs switch from Ticketmaster to Tickethorse.
2) New Mascot will be unveiled on 10/03/09

Mary

OK gang – I did the homework. The $20 seats are the nosebleed variety – but they are there. Go tohttp://www.avalancheseats.com/ and “click on the book”, then select the 14 game pack – turn the page at the bottom of the book to see the schedule. Prices for the 15 games (14 games + opening night) range from $299 to $1316 per seat – and there is a seat map so you can see what price tickets are where. The games look like a decent selection, all but 4 are Friday, Saturday or Sunday – so if you have a problem getting off work on a weekday night, that could help. Also, you get to pay over time – you don’t have to plunk down the whole amount at once.

Mary

OK gang – I did the homework. The $20 seats are the nosebleed variety – but they are there. Go tohttp://www.avalancheseats.com/ and “click on the book”, then select the 14 game pack – turn the page at the bottom of the book to see the schedule. Prices for the 15 games (14 games + opening night) range from $299 to $1316 per seat – and there is a seat map so you can see what price tickets are where. The games look like a decent selection, all but 4 are Friday, Saturday or Sunday – so if you have a problem getting off work on a weekday night, that could help. Also, you get to pay over time – you don’t have to plunk down the whole amount at once.

Todd

I’d pay $300 just to go to opening night – even without watching the game. Throw in the chance to see MD’s debut and I’m sold.

Of course, having spent the past nine years in the godforsaken state of Arizona, I’m pretty happy to be able to see some Avs games without having to drive two hours to Phoenix. I have to admit, though, it was pretty fun when the Avs fans made more noise than the Coyotes fans.

Todd

I’d pay $300 just to go to opening night – even without watching the game. Throw in the chance to see MD’s debut and I’m sold.

Of course, having spent the past nine years in the godforsaken state of Arizona, I’m pretty happy to be able to see some Avs games without having to drive two hours to Phoenix. I have to admit, though, it was pretty fun when the Avs fans made more noise than the Coyotes fans.

AvsFan_23

AD-I’m hearing about the Avalanche getting a new mascott. Can you give us the scoop if possible.

AvsFan_23

AD-I’m hearing about the Avalanche getting a new mascott. Can you give us the scoop if possible.

Jeru1975

I know the Avs said they think they are fine where they are with the team but here is a link to a great FA page that gives a little insight as to why they aren’t signed. Zherdev, Tanguay, Moore, Sykora anyone?

I know the Avs said they think they are fine where they are with the team but here is a link to a great FA page that gives a little insight as to why they aren’t signed. Zherdev, Tanguay, Moore, Sykora anyone?

The final price is closer to $25 per game, when you factor in the fee to help pay the increased Medicare premiums for Adam Foote.

Rob P

The final price is closer to $25 per game, when you factor in the fee to help pay the increased Medicare premiums for Adam Foote.

Adrian Dater

That actually made me chuckle a little Rob P.

Adrian Dater

That actually made me chuckle a little Rob P.

Jacyln

Thanks for getting the word out that there are cheap deals to see an Avs game. This and the Guys Night Out/Family packages are really affordable ways for people to see a game. But the flyer for this package just came in the mail and the prices jump rather significantly to improve seating, to over $500 if you want to sit any closer than the top few rows on the ends of the upper bowl and over $1000 to get anywhere in the lower bowl. Whoever told you lower bowl tickets would be “slightly more” is an idiot. I’m planning on going to a few games this season but this package is not going to be the answer.

Jacyln

Thanks for getting the word out that there are cheap deals to see an Avs game. This and the Guys Night Out/Family packages are really affordable ways for people to see a game. But the flyer for this package just came in the mail and the prices jump rather significantly to improve seating, to over $500 if you want to sit any closer than the top few rows on the ends of the upper bowl and over $1000 to get anywhere in the lower bowl. Whoever told you lower bowl tickets would be “slightly more” is an idiot. I’m planning on going to a few games this season but this package is not going to be the answer.

Terry Frei graduated from Wheat Ridge High School in the Denver area and has degrees in history and journalism from the University of Colorado-Boulder. He worked for the Rocky Mountain News while attending CU and joined the Post staff after graduation. He has also worked at the Oregonian in Portland, Ore., and The Sporting News. His seventh book, March 1939: Before the Madness, was issued in February 2014.

Chambers covers college and professional hockey for The Denver Post. He has written for the Post since 1994, after dumping his first 9-to-5 office job a couple years out of college. He primarily follows the University of Denver hockey team and helps cover the Avalanche.